Crafting has always been a most favoured past time for all of us. From simple coloring books to planning life with a thick planner and doodling away with colored pens and markers, nothing says fun than the many kawaii pieces available for us to own, keep and love beyond possibilities.
or most of us, we rely on online social media platforms to have our hands on pieces not readily available in stores. Or if not online, we make our way to exhibits and bazaars to find and hoard. In Davao, there are but a couple of stores and stalls catering to this.
1 Pens, Pens and more Pens. What used to be a part of a typical school bundle requirement now has its own place in one’s daily must haves. The rule? The cuter, the better. Mermaids, unicorn, Moomin, name it, pens nowadays have the sweetest and most beautiful of designs. Have a bunch with basic colors , in different mm’s and a selection of broad and fine ball point tips. You’ll never know when you’ll need one.
2 Planner. At the rate of one’s schedule, a planner is more than just a notebook – it is the end all and be all of going through one’s 24hrs. Tick tock, tick tock! Many a planner are subdivided in sections and vary in thickness. Some opt for the more sleek one’s while others love the add-on fillers that you can pop into your planner as you go. Despite the designs, go for the functionality. And yes, stick to one planner. You’ll love reminiscing the memories at the end of the year.
3 Notebooks. Like pens, notebooks are but a necessity in crafting. Comes in many sizes, designs and colors, notebooks foretell of a story even before it is opened and read. From the smallest of sizes to the biggest, a notebook has since become an extension of the self – much like the ballpen.
4 Cases. The fanny packs of any bag, pencil cases, like the rest, has since evolved to these amazingly cute bundles of pure joy that pairs well with one’s mood. From transparent to the more creatively designed and fashionably blinding cases, nothing says crafty than a pencil case.
5 Reliable Crafting Store. Aside from the usual, a reliable crafting store is but a necessity in order to keep up with your crafting demands. Look for one that shares the same passion as you – a store that keeps on growing and constantly updating. A big factor is also when you become friends with the owner – share interests at that.
Xavi’s Notes and Crafts is located at the Ateneo Parking Building, corner Acacia and Camachile streets, Juna subdivision, Matina, Davao City.
